Chocolate Peppermint Candies

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Candies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Central American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 480 grams confectioners sugar; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 510 grams cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 230 milliliters sweetened condensed milk

The recipe Chocolate Peppermint Candies can be made in approximately 20 minutes. For 19 cents per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 36. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 157 calories, 1g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe from Taste of Home requires confectioners' sugar, peppermint extract, condensed milk, and shortening. It is a very budget friendly recipe for fans of Central American food. It is perfect for Christmas. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chocolate Chip Meringues with Ice Cream, Peppermint Candies and Chocolate-Mint Sauce, Sunbutter Chocolate Candies, and Chocolate Coconut Candies.

Instructions

In a bowl, combine milk and extract. Stir in 3-1/2 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a surface sprinkled lightly with confectioners' sugar. Knead in enough remaining sugar to form a dough that is very stiff and no longer sticky. Shape into 1-in. balls.

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Powdered Sugar

Extract

Dough

Sugar

Milk

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Bowl

Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten into 1-1/2-in. circles.

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Baking Sheet

Let dry 1 hour. Turn and let dry 1 hour longer. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; cool slightly. Dip patties in chocolate mixture and place on waxed paper to harden.

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Chocolate Chips

Shortening

Chocolate

Dip

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Servings:

480grams

confectioners' sugar 2teaspoons

peppermint extract 510grams

cups semisweet chocolate chips 2teaspoons

shortening 230milliliters

sweetened condensed milk

Recommended wine: Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Rose

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Moet & Chandon White Star ()

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